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Bieber was not driving at the time.
TMZ and the L.A. Times are reporting that a photographer trying to snag shots of Justin Bieber was struck by a vehicle and killed on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Bieber's white Ferrari had been pulled over by the California Highway Patrol for a standard traffic stop, the Times writes. "The photographer got out of his car to shoot the scene. The paparazzo was hit by a passing car when he was running back across Sepulveda to his car, the sources said." According to TMZ, "Bieber was DEFINITELY not driving at the time. It's unclear at this point who was driving, and if Justin was even in the car." All the same: Yikes. Weeks after a plot to murder him was thwarted, the Biebs must be feeling at least a little strange. Also recall that a little over a month ago, Bieber held up traffic arguing with paparazzi while driving the same Ferrari. Details are still emerging.


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minigallery: Paolo Nespoli in Star City and Baikonur
These are photos showing Paolo and his crewmembers Dmitri Kondratyev and Catherine Coleman in Star City and Baikonur, including the photos sent by Paolo via twitter.
The newest photos from space are here.
The older photos prior the final exams at Star City and quarantine time in Baikonur are here and a selection of MagISStra 3D photos (anaglyphs) is here.

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- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- 1 pound large shrimp in the shell, or approximately 3/4 pound frozen, cleaned shrimp, defrosted (about 30 pieces)
- 1 1/4 pounds sea or bay scallops
- 3 tablespoons bacon fat or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup small diced or chopped onion
- 1/2 cup small diced or chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup small diced or chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup small diced or chopped celery
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1 cup crushed or chopped drained canned plum tomatoes, plus 1/4 cup of their juice
- Salt and freshly ground black or white pepper to taste
- Tabasco sauce to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh (flat-leaf or curly) parsley
- To prepare:
- Peel the shrimp and save the shells for shrimp oil or shrimp broth or discard them. Pick up a shrimp and make a shallow slit down the middle of the length of the back to expose the black intestine. Slit all the shrimp and lift out the black intestine with the point of your paring knife, or flush it out under cold running water. If using defrosted cleaned shrimp, skip this step. Either way, dry the shrimp well with paper towels and set them aside.
- Clean the sea scallops by peeling and discarding the little strip of muscle that is attached to one side. (If your scallops are somewhat old the muscle strip may not be there.) Place the scallops in a colander and wash them well under cold running water — keep an eye open for specks of dark sand. Drain the scallops well and roll them in paper towels to dry them thoroughly. If the scallops are very large, cut them into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces (it's the thickness that determines the cooking time, not how wide they are). If you're using bay scallops, don't remove the tiny strip of muscle, it's tender. Either way, set the scallops aside while you're preparing the sauce.
- Put the bacon fat or vegetable oil into a skillet or stew-type pot that's wide and deep enough to hold all the seafood in about 2 layers with about 2 cups of sauce. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion, peppers, and celery. Cook the vegetables, adjusting the heat if necessary and stirring frequently, until they have become slightly wilted and a little brown, about 5 minutes. When the vegetables are ready, turn the heat to low and stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano, bay leaf and cayenne, cooking for about 30 seconds. Add the flour and continue to stir for about 1 minute more to cook away its raw taste. Add the tomatoes and their juice, and simmer the sauce, covered, over very low heat, about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are almost tender and it's very thick. Stir the sauce once or twice during this period. Season it generously with salt, pepper, and Tabasco, and set it aside. The sauce can be made 3 or 4 days in advance and refrigerated, but be sure to heat it through before continuing with the recipe.
- In a separate bowl, mix the scallops and shrimp together and season them well with salt and pepper. (If you're using bay scallops that are smaller than 1/2" in width, don't mix them with the shrimp at this point — see Note.) Remove about one half of the sauce to a bowl, spreading the remaining sauce evenly over the bottom of the skillet or pot. Distribute the seafood evenly over the sauce in the skillet and spread the reserved sauce over the top of the seafood — it won't completely cover. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and, without stirring, heat the mixture until you see 3 or 4 bubbles at the surface. Reduce the heat to very low, tightly cover the skillet, and gently simmer the mixture until the shrimp are white throughout and the scallops are slightly translucent in the center, 8 to 12 minutes, cutting one of each to check, if you're unsure. (If you prefer, you can bake the Creole in a preheated 325°F oven once the bubbles have come to the surface.)
- The Creole will be much thinner now from the shellfish juices. Taste it for seasoning and adjust it with salt, a generous amount of pepper, and additional Tabasco, if you like.
- To serve:
- Ladle the Creole into warm soup plates or bowls, discarding the bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with chopped parsley and serve right away.
- Note: If you've reserved bay scallops, add them approximately halfway through the cooking (depending on their size), pressing them into the simmering mixture as best as possible. Cover the skillet again and finish cooking.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories301
- Carbohydrates13 g(4%)
- Fat12 g(18%)
- Protein34 g(68%)
- Saturated Fat4 g(22%)
- Sodium1224 mg(51%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber2 g(8%)
- Monounsaturated Fat5 g
- Cholesterol186 mg(62%)


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A new and compelling study from Hospitality eBusiness Strategies seems to sound a loud alarm for all hotel owners and operators. The message, as written by Chief eBusiness Strategist Max Starkov, is that hotel owners and operators all of a sudden got stupid during the last economic downturn and ceded their marketing clout, their revenue management expertise and, most critically, a large chunk of their profits to the online travel agencies.
Starkov got the story half right. As he points out, the percentage of Internet hotel bookings the top 30 brands channeled through OTAs climbed from 24 percent in 2007 to 28 percent in the first quarter of this year. That means 72 percent of Internet reservations still funnel through brand websites, which is by far the most cost-effective distribution vehicle. This shift toward greater reliance on OTAs, says Starkov, has led to more than $5 million in "leakage," or the revenues hotels give up to the OTAs in the form of commissions.
His warnings sound very dire, but I don't believe the vast majority of hotel owners and operators have been conned, bullied or outmaneuvered by the OTAs. Contrary to their pirate-in-disguise reputation, Expedia and the other Internet travel sites are merely capitalist entities looking to maximize their revenues and profits—very much like all hoteliers. And, not coincidentally, Starkov's firm is looking to sell its Internet marketing services to frightened and supposedly hapless hoteliers. And, as it turns out, we're all capitalists.
Many hotel operators have upped their use of OTAs in recent years because business has sucked, and they need to fill rooms, not at any cost, but at a cost (25 percent is a typical OTA commission) that still leaves some profit for hotels. The oldest aphorism in the lodging industry still rings true: hotel rooms are perishable commodities that don't hold over from one night to the next. Thus, a sale at a deep discount is usually better than no sale at all.
Sure, some operators (particularly independents without the benefit of chain negotiating powers with the OTAs) have succumbed to the lure and pressures of OTA promises and threats. But I believe most GMs, revenue managers and owners are smarter than Starkov gives them credit for, and they use the power of OTAs wisely and for the mutual benefit of both sides of the relationship.


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GCD of 217 and 235
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What is the GCF of 217 and 235?
The first step to find the gcf of 217 and 235 is to list the factors of each number. The factors of 217 are 1, 7, 31 and 217. The factors of 235 are 1, 5, 47 and 235. So, the Greatest Common Factor for these numbers is 1 because it divides all them without a remainder. Read more about Common Factors below.
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The first step is to find all divisors of each number. For instance, let us find the gcf(217,235).
In this case we have:
- The factors of 217 (all the whole numbers that can divide the number without a remainder) are 1, 7, 31 and 217;
- The factors of 235 are 1, 5, 47 and 235.
The second step is to analyze which are the common divisors. It is not difficult to see that the 'Greatest Common Factor' or 'Divisor' for 217 and 235 is 1. The GCF is the largest common positive integer that divides all the numbers (217,235) without a remainder.
The GCF is also known as:
- Greatest common divisor (gcd);
- Highest common factor (hcf);
- Greatest common measure (gcm), or
- Highest common divisor
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The February Revolution (sometimes called the March Revolution, due to discrepancies between the Russian and Western calendars) was a large protest against Czar Nicholas II of Russia in March 1917. It forced the Czar to abdicate the throne and did not allow his heir, Alexis, to inherit it. A provisional government was established with Alexander Kerensky as the leader. The ineffective new government was later overthrown in the October Revolution, which installed the Bolshevik Party under V.I. Lenin.


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College of Pharmacy students sponsor First Health Fair October 18University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
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To help celebrate American Pharmacists Month, students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Pharmacy are offering their First Health Fair on Sunday, October 18,10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the new Pharmacy building, 722 S. A'ohoku St. The event is free and open to the public.
Many activities will be available to promote healthy living, including diabetes and wellness education, asthma control awareness, a "brown bag medication check" to allow participants to bring their own medications for evaluation, blood pressure checks, cholesterol and glucose screening.
"Our students have developed their skills through working in local pharmacies and taking part in several community functions, but this is our first chance to educate and inform on such a large scale," said Mimi Pezzuto, Pharmacy instructor and adviser to the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), the UH Hilo group from the College of Pharmacy that is sponsoring the fair. "This is a great opportunity to come out and see the expertise these students already have learned in their quest to help improve health care in Hawaiʻi."
Students from all three classes in the College of Pharmacy will participate in the First Health Fair. Tests will be performed by Pharmacy students now in their third year of study for a doctorate in pharmacy degree, also called a PharmD. They are the inaugural class in the College of Pharmacy, and will graduate in 2011.
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Estrogen is a hormone produced by the body. Despite its several advantages and functions in the body, it leads to several complications such as inflammation of man boobs and reduced testosterone levels as one ages. Hence men seeking to manage their testosterone levels may resolve to estrogen blockers. Naturally, as men age, their production and consequently levels of testosterone in the body decreases. Hormonal balance in the body is important. An imbalance between testosterone levels and estrogen i.e. a decrease in the former and an increase in the later may lead to complications such as:
- Gynecomastia- this is the inflammation of male boobs.
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Hence men with these symptoms must strive to bring back hormonal balance in the body. There are general ways of controlling estrogen levels in the body at early stages to avoid any complications. These include:
- Losing weight- For those people considered as obese, weight loss is necessary to cut on excess fat in the body. High estrogen levels are highly linked to body fat.
- Reduce consumption of alcohol- Alcohol affects the main two body glands that regulate estrogen. These are the liver and the kidney.
- Increase intake of vegetables- some vegetables e.g. kale contain compounds that regulate estrogen
- Avoid estrogen-related products- these are products such as meat and plastic food wraps that may leach estrogen into the body.
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Ossie Bladine - One resolution at a time
This commentary was originally planned to run just before New Year's Eve, promoting resolutions with examples and tips to follow through. But what's the point when nearly a quarter of Americans cheated or gave up on their resolution less than a week into 2013?
According to a YouGov omnibus survey, 11 percent of Americans had already broken at least one resolution six days into the new year, while 22 percent had cheated a few times but were generally doing well.
The alarming part is that just 33 percent of those surveyed made a resolution. According to the survey, one-third of Americans making resolutions are cheaters, another third are quitters, and two-thirds of Americans overall are too lazy to make a resolution in the first place.
I write this with tongue-in-cheek intentions to promote a better custom of New Year's resolutions in our society. I am neither an expert in the field of human behavior nor did I seek advice from a professional psychiatrist or life coach for this article. I am just a guy with a couple solid resolutions under my belt. So here are tips for a successful New Year's resolution.
- It's not too late. A resolution needs no timetable. Take, for example, the American theologian Jonathan Edwards. During a two-year period after graduating from Yale University, at age 19 or 20, Edwards compiled 70 resolutions that he committed to reviewing once every week. Of course, the New Year's resolution creates a 52-week timetable to work with. Just three weeks in, there is still plenty of time to consider, reconsider or recommit to a resolution.
- Be specific; get creative. One downfall of New Year's resolutions, as I see it, is the blandness of resolutions themselves. The YouGov report listed the most popular resolutions: Lose weight (37 percent), get fitter/do more exercise (28 percent), reduce stress/relax more (17 percent), budget better (17 percent), and so on. Don't just lose weight; set a goal to work toward. Don't just "get fitter"; commit to running 500 miles this year, or doing 15,000 push-ups and sit-ups. Resolutions work better when they are quantified and specific. It also aids in creating a resolution that can be worked on all year. You can spend the first two months of the year budgeting better, but by spring you feel the resolution is complete. Practice makes perfect, and doing something for 52 weeks makes it more likely to benefit you, long-term, than practicing for just a couple months. Don't merely budget better, commit to paying every bill the day it arrives in the mail, or set your eyes on a luxury item to be purchased at the end of the year as a reward for better budgeting.
- Don't be selfish. The most popular resolutions are ones that benefit only the person making them. While there is some residual benefit to resolutions like find love (10 percent), quit smoking (7 percent) or get a better job (16 percent), the crux of the benefit goes to the maker. The best resolutions are those that benefit yourself and others. The optimist in me believes a healthy dose of good New Year's resolutions can go a long way in society. If everyone committed to just a small resolution that helps themselves and others, the overall benefit to society could be huge.
With that goal in mind, I became an advocate for New Year's resolutions. Two years ago, while living in Vancouver, Wash., I came up with a New Year's resolution: Buy only locally-baked bread. Local has a lot of definitions when it comes to food. In this case, I went for ultra-local — not even Franz was local enough for me. In 2011, I bought all my bread from one of Vancouver's downtown bakeries. The bakeries certainly appreciated the resolution.
In 2012, my resolution was to stop illegally downloading music. As a product of Napster, Audiogalaxy, Kazaa, Morpheus and so on, I had spent over half my life downloading music for free online. I'm happy to say I've quit the practice, better supporting musicians. (This resolution was assisted by Spotify, a music streaming service that pays royalties and licensing fees to record companies.)
Which brings me to 2013. This year, my resolution is to volunteer more — no, not specific enough. My resolution is to volunteer once a month. The Helping Hands section printed regularly in the News-Register has a revolving list of volunteer opportunities from which to choose. The benefit to others is obvious. The benefit to me is the opportunity to learn more about the community. It will make me a better resident and a better news editor.
Remember, it is not too late to make a great 2013 resolution. Think of something simple and creative that will return residual benefits to other people. You'll be surprised how little things add up over time.
Ossie Bladine, news editor for the News-Register since June 2012, can be reached at email@example.com or 503-687-1269.


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Egg Carton Goggles
Look out, Lone Ranger, another masked adventurer is coming your way! Or move over Madame Curie, there's a new scientist in town with goggles in tow!
Kids can ply their budding creativity and vivid imaginations in this cute and clever craft activity. The best part? You can make it using recycled materials from around the house. This is a great creative art project for preschoolers, and with all the cutting, painting, and coloring, it's great for developing those fine motor skills, too.
What You Need:
- Cardboard egg carton
- Scissors
- Pen
- Paint, markers, stickers, or other art supplies
- Ribbon or string
What You Do:
- Begin by removing the lid from the egg carton, then cutting two wells from the end. The two wells will form the goggles or mask. Set aside the rest of the egg carton for another project (or more masks!).
- Trim any excess cardboard from the sides of the wells.
- Carefully poke a hole through each well with the pen, then cut out the bottoms of the wells. These will be the eye holes.
- Ask your child to decorate his mask or goggles using paint, markers, stickers, and other art supplies.
- When he's finished decorating, carefully poke holes on either side and tie a length of ribbon to each side.
- Now your science goggles or lone ranger mask is done! Have your child hold it to his face, then tie the ribbons together to secure.
You can make several pairs of these props from one egg carton, so why not make more? Try making a few based on some of his favorite literary or fairytale characters. Or throw a science birthday party and give each guest a pair of goggles before experiment time.


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66 Magnolia grandifloraCommon Names: southern magnolia, bull bay Family: Magnoliaceae (magnolia Family)
Southern magnolia is a large, broad-leafed evergreen tree that can grow 60-90 ft (18-27 m) in height with a trunk up to 2-3 ft (0.6-0.9 m) in diameter. It's trunk is typically straight and erect with spreading branches that form a dense, broadly pyramidal crown. The evergreen leaves are large 5-8 in (13-20 cm) long, leathery and dark glossy green above with rusty, velveteen undersides. Southern magnolia has large, showy white flowers that are 8-12 in (20-30 cm) in diameter. These have a pleasant fragrance and appear throughout the spring and summer. The fruits are reddish-brown conelike structures, 2-4 in (5-10 cm) long, with bright red kidney shaped seeds that hang from little threads when fully mature in autumn.
There are more than 100 cultivars listed, some possibly no longer available. 'Edith Bogue' is conical and more cold hardy than most; 'Little Gem' is compact and small, to 20 ft (6 m) with 4 in (10 cm) leaves and 6 in (15 cm) flowers; 'Samuel Sommer' has flowers to 14 in (36 cm) across; 'Bracken's brown beauty' is compact and bushy with smaller leaves and flowers.
This native American tree occurs on the coastal plain from North Carolina, south to central Florida, and west to east Texas. Magnolia grandiflora grows best along streams and near swamp margins in moist, fertile soils, in association with American beech (Fagus grandiflora), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and various oaks. This spectacular tree is beloved by gardeners and planted all over the world wherever it can be grown.
CultureLight: Full sun to partial shade. Moisture: Southern magnolia is extremely drought tolerant. It does best, however, in rich, well-drained, acidic soils. Hardiness: USDA Zones 6 - 9. Newer cultivars have extended the range in which the southern magnolia can be grown northward into Zone 5! Propagation: Southern magnolia grows rapidly from seed. Cultivars are grafted onto seedlings of the species or started from cuttings.
One of the souths premier landscape trees. Yankees must eat their hearts out! The magnolia is used as a street tree, a free standing specimen, a framing tree, or shade tree. It has some limited use in the forest products trade where its wood is made into veneer for plywood and wooden crates to transport vegetables.
Be forewarned that this southern giant needs plenty of room. Don't expect grass or anything else to grow underneath a magnolia. The old leaves that accumulate under the tree seem to take forever to decompose.
A distinctive evergreen tree with large, showy, fragrant flowers, the southern magnolia is the State Flower of Mississippi and Louisiana, and itself a southern tradition. Southern magnolia should be a part of every cultivated landscape in zones 7-9 that is large enough for a full-size tree (folks farther north to Zone 5 should be able to find hardy cultivars for their areas too). Those with less space can plant magnolia cultivars like 'Little Gem' that are slower growing and smaller in stature.
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Texas Waterfowl Seasons Proposed For Public Comment
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas waterfowlers will have a liberal season with ample hunting opportunity for the ninth consecutive year, based on proposals announced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department after meetings with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The duck season will again be a liberal package that's the same as last year, consisting of 74 days and a 6-bird bag limit in the North and South Zones and up to 97 days in the High Plains Mallard Management Unit.
Despite the liberal option, biologists still have some concerns for select species of ducks. Scaup population estimates this year are the lowest ever recorded. As a result, the USFWS is considering bag limit restrictions for this popular diving duck. Texas has the biggest scaup harvest in the Central Flyway. Canvasback estimates declined this year and biologists anticipate a shortened season similar to last year's 39 days. Pintail numbers exhibited rebounds from last year but continue to be well below the long term average. Even though the harvest management plan would allow for a pintail hunting the entire season, the Central Flyway has recommended continuing the 39-day season this year to complete a 3-year evaluation of the season within a season. This is part of the "Hunter's Choice" assessment that the Central Flyway has been investigating to eliminate the proliferation of more restrictive seasons within the main season, like Texas has had for canvasbacks and pintails. Texas' own mottled duck was a point of discussion and the USFWS has indicated that they are concerned about declining numbers. They have charged all states and the USFWS to investigate the decline and develop a management plan to address this issue prior to the next regulatory cycle. As a result of this concern, TPWD is recommending a slight modification to the mottled duck bag. The bag limit will be one "dusky duck." Only one mottled duck or one black duck or one "Mexican-like" duck could be taken daily.
Another change that will affect Texas hunters is restricted framework options for white-fronted geese. This year, the USFWS plans to move from liberal hunting frameworks for this popular species back to what has been described as the "base" regulations. Under this option Texas can select an 86-day/one-bird bag or 72-days and two birds.
How the season structure will unfold is still being discussed, but TPWD has developed a proposal and is seeking public comments prior to presenting recommendations to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for final approval on Aug. 25.
According to federal guidelines, the general duck hunting seasons in Texas can only occur between Sept. 24 and Jan. 29. In making its recommendations, TPWD takes into consideration calendar shifts to maximize weekend and holiday hunting opportunity, and factors in years of survey data on bird migration and hunter harvest. Following is a rundown of the TPWD recommendations being considered:
South Zone — TPWD proposes the following dates: youth-only season Oct. 29-30, regular season Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 10-Jan. 29 *. This season format will provide a two-week split giving hunters and ducks a rest, while maximizing opportunity during peak historic migrations. It will also provide hunting opportunities until the end of the framework, something many hunters have requested.
North Zone — TPWD proposes a season structure identical to last year, simply adjusted for the calendar shift. Duck season dates would be Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 10 through Jan. 29, which would give the birds a two-week rest between splits. This format would create an opportunity for a true second split opening day. The youth-only season would run Oct. 29-30.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit — The HPMMU offers one of the longest duck hunting seasons in the nation with up to 97 days. To provide a season that takes advantage of this lengthy opportunity, TPWD is recommending season dates of Oct. 15-16 for the youth-only season and Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 28-Jan. 29 for the regular season. This second split would open on a Friday, giving Panhandle hunters a 3-day weekend to scout and hunt ducks.
Pintail and canvasback seasons would be the same statewide and would open on Dec. 22 and run through the last day of the season (Jan. 29).
The proposed daily bag limit for all ducks is six and may include no more than five mallards (two hens), two redheads, two scaup, two wood ducks, and, in a change from last year, one "dusky duck" (includes mottled duck, black duck or "Mexican-like" ducks). One pintail, and one canvasback would be allowed during the last 39 days in each zone.
As for geese, TPWD is proposing a season similar to last year, but is taking into account restrictions outlined by the USFWS for the white-fronted geese.
Eastern Goose Zone — Nov. 5 through Jan. 15 (White-fronted segment); Nov. 5 through Jan. 29 Canada and "light geese" (snows, blues and Ross's geese). The daily bag limit is three Canada, two white-fronted and 20 light geese.
Western Goose Zone — TPWD's recommendation would allow for maximum hunting opportunity by running the season into the first week of February. Dates for the West goose zone are proposed to be Nov. 5 through Feb. 7 with a daily bag limit of three Canada, one white-fronted and 20 light geese.
The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit for Canada and white-fronted geese and no possession limit for "light geese."
The Light Goose Conservation Order would start at the close of the regular goose seasons and run through March 26 in both zones. This allows relaxed regulations to hunt through various atypical means in order to control light goose overpopulation that has caused damage to Canadian habitat.
Public comment about the waterfowl proposals will be accepted through Aug. 19. Comments should be sent by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or by regular mail to Dave Morrison, TPWD Waterfowl Program Leader, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744. Input may also be made online via the Public Comment link on the TPWD Web site home page.
* Correction, Aug. 2, 2005: The original version of this news release incorrectly stated the South Zone regular season dates as "Nov.5-27 and Dec. 10 and Jan. 29." The correct dates are Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 10-Jan. 29.(Return to corrected item.)
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FRANKLIN — The man accused of killing his 78-year-old neighbor and then fatally shooting a police officer and wounding two deputies had a history of mental problems but was never known to be violent, relatives of the elderly victim said Monday.
Wilbert Thibodeaux's only known run-in with local police was last week, when he was cited for disturbing the peace by the same officer he is accused of killing on Saturday, said Chitimacha Tribal Police Chief Blaise Smith.
Thibodeaux, 48, of Charenton, has been booked on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of arson in the Saturday morning incident.
He is accused of shooting Eddie Lyons, 78, and burning down the man's house before firing on three law enforcement officers who responded to reports of a man walking down Flat Town Road in Charenton with a shotgun.
Thibodeaux allegedly shot and killed Chitimacha Tribal police Sgt. Rick Riggenbach, 52, a 15-year veteran of law enforcement from the Morgan City area who had worked at the Chitimacha department for the past four years, according to information from State Police and Chitimacha Tribal Police.
Riggenbach leaves behind a wife, three daughters and a son, Smith said.
Two St. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputies were wounded: Jason Javier, 23, who has worked for the Sheriff's Office about two years, and Matthew Strickland, 24, who worked briefly for the Sheriff's Office in 2011 and had just rejoined earlier this month, according to information from the Sheriff's Office.
"They seem to be recovering right along; however, they are still in the hospital," St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said Monday.
He said it appeared the deputies were wounded by buckshot.
The police officer and deputies were hailed as heroes at a news conference Monday at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
Smith said Thibodeaux had "pocketfuls" of ammunition and surely would have hurt others.
"You had a man walking down the street with a shotgun with enough ammunition to do whatever he wanted to do," Smith said.
Thibodeaux lived a few houses down from Lyons on Flat Town Road on the outskirts of Chitimacha tribal lands near the Cypress Bayou Casino.
Antony Toussaint, a cousin of Lyons who lives nearby, said Thibodeaux was raised in the area and was well liked and friendly, despite a history of mental problems.
"As long as he was on his medications, he was the sweetest person you would know," Toussaint said. "He never hurt anybody. He never even had a traffic ticket."
Lyons' younger brother, Curley Lyons, said Thibodeaux grew up with the Lyons family.
"He was in and out of our house all the time. He was a nice kid in the neighborhood," Lyons said.
Thibodeaux began struggling with schizophrenia in his 20s but had seemed to have the mental illness in check, Lyons said.
Lyons said he feels no animosity toward Thibodeaux and believes he fell through the cracks of the state's mental health system.
"Somebody dropped the ball," Lyons said.
Smith, the Chitimacha police chief, said he had often seen Thibodeaux walking in the area and had even given him a ride a few times when the weather was bad.
There were no records of criminal charges against Thibodeaux for at least the past 20 years at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, and Smith said Thibodeaux's only known run-in with Chitimacha police had been last week, when Riggenbach and others had arrested him for disturbing the peace.
Smith declined to give specifics on the arrest.
Lyons said it was for an incident at the casino near Thibodeaux's home.
"He was at the casino claiming he was God and threatening people," Lyons said.
Smith said Thibodeaux was not violent with the officers and did nothing to indicate he was a real danger.
The police chief said he does not believe the incident last week has any connection with the shooting of Riggenbach on Saturday.
Toussaint said he and other people who knew Thibodeaux had become concerned over the past two weeks about the man's seemingly deteriorating mental state and had called the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Traci Landry declined to comment on specifics but said that if there were calls, the Sheriff's Office would have responded.
Smith said he knew nothing about Thibodeaux's mental issues until they were raised after the shooting on Saturday.
Investigators have not commented on a possible motive in the shootings or the specifics of what happened after law enforcement officers encountered Thibodeaux.
"We still have a lot of things we need to focus on," said State Police spokesman Trooper Stephen Hammons.
He said investigators are also still unsure whether Lyons died from a gunshot wound or in the fire.
Detectives suspect Lyons was shot before the fire was set, but it is not clear whether that wound was fatal, Hammons said.
State Fire Marshal Butch Browning said it appears multiple fires were set at Lyons' home, with flames damaging his house, a shed, a truck and an SUV parked nearby.
Some form of liquid was used to ignite the fires, but lab tests have not confirmed whether that liquid was gasoline, Browning said.


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Eager to get back to his old form, the Philadelphia Phillies' slugger arrived early to camp before position players have to report. He's come a long way since last year when he missed half the season recovering from surgery on his left Achilles' tendon.
"My left leg feels phenomenal compared to this time last year, compared to where it was when I came back," Howard said Thursday. "When I came back, there was obviously still a limp. I tried to do what I could. Having this offseason to work out again and build up strength in my leg, my Achilles is a non-factor.
"It was really a non-factor when I came back last year, but it was more about building up the muscles in the rest of my leg again. I'm taking this offseason to do that and it feels a lot better."
Howard was injured making the final out in a 1-0 loss to St. Louis in Game 5 of the NL division series in 2011. He suffered a few setbacks in his road back last spring training and didn't return to the lineup until July 6.
Though he played the second half, Howard clearly wasn't the same player who had averaged 44 homers and 133 RBIs between 2006-11.
"It's one of those things where you're just not 100 percent confident in it," Howard said. "You can't do the things you normally could do. Sometimes you might try to make a cut and you might feel something. Yeah, there is always going to be that fear in that it might do this or it might rupture again. Now it's not even a second thought in my mind."
Howard hit just .219 and struck out 99 times in 260 at-bats. But he also drove in 56 runs and hit 14 homers in 71 games.
"In the box, it was one of those things I didn't think about," he said. "I didn't have the full strength to be able to push off and get up on my toe in the follow-up of my swing. Pivoting on it, it wasn't a problem. It was more about being able to finish up on my forefoot and toe."
The 33-year-old Howard was the 2005 NL Rookie of the Year and the 2006 NL MVP. He was the anchor of a lineup that slugged its way to the 2008 World Series title and won five division titles from 2007-12.
The Phillies need Howard and other key hitters like Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins to carry the offense, even though they're all getting older and declining in production.
"I don't buy into the old thing," Howard said. "It's all about how young you feel inside and how well you take care of yourself. Everybody in this clubhouse goes out and works their butt out. Everybody goes out in the offseason, they train and we do what we need to do to comeback. If people want to call us old, that's fine, but I think going out there this year, we're going to show people that we're not old."
The Phillies finished 81-81 last year and third behind Washington and Atlanta in the NL East. If they can stay healthy and key players perform up to their usual level, the team should contend.
"Myself coming back healthy, Chase coming back healthy, Doc (Roy Halladay) coming back healthy and getting guys to contribute, having everybody go out and play their role, I think big things can happen for this team," Howard said.


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Wheatfield held its annual reorganization meeting Jan. 2. The Town of Niagara held its reorganization Wednesday.
Neither meeting included major changes for the new year.
In Wheatfield, Supervisor Bob Cliffe did do some minor tinkering on the Town Board's twice-a-month Monday meeting schedule to avoid holidays.
"Due to the way holidays fall, we will do some jumping around to have two good Mondays per month," he said.
The meeting schedule for 2013 is: Jan. 14 and 28, Feb. 11 and 25, March 11 and 25, April 8 and 22, May 6 and 20, June 10 and 24, July 8 and 22, Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9 and 23, Oct. 7 and 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 16. Meetings usually begin at 7:30 p.m. Public hearings, when needed, are scheduled prior to the regular meetings.
At the Jan. 14 meeting, there will be three public hearings. At 6:45 p.m., a hearing will be held on proposed rezoning for Cody Development for property on Shawnee Road. At 7 p.m., a public hearing will be held on the update of the Comprehensive Master Plan. At 7:15 p.m., the public hearing will address the proposed Airport Overlay District.
Councilman Kenneth Retzlaff remains as deputy supervisor for 2013. Among the new appointments made at the reorganization meeting were: Kelly Behrens as assistant court clerk, Judy Bugenhagen as ceramics instructor for the seniors, Don MacSwan as chairman to the Firearms Review Board, and Kyle Cliffe as constable.
Town Clerk Kathy Harrington-McDonnell reports that all county tax bills have been mailed and the due date for payment without penalty is Jan. 31.
•In the Town of Niagara, it has been Supervisor Steve Richards' practice to change up the appointment of deputy supervisor each year or two. This year, he was expected to appoint Councilman Danny Sklarski as deputy supervisor, replacing Councilman Marc Carpenter.
Other new appointments on the agenda included the appointment of Melissa and Larson Cerrillo to the Beautification Committee. Melissa Cerrillo was appointed deputy town clerk and deputy tax collector in December.
The Town Board will continue to meet at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, with work sessions the preceding two Thursdays. This month, however, the meeting will be on Jan. 22, with work sessions Jan. 10 and 17, because of the holidays.
Town Clerk Sylvia Virtuoso reports that new this year, the county/town tax can be paid at KeyBank, 2429 Military Road, throughout the month of January, in addition to by mail to Town Hall or during tax collection office hours at Town Hall.


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Yesterday, I had a rather heated debate with a fellow online marketer, on one of the most popular topics within SEO at the moment: Namely, the impact of Google+ (and its +1s) on search rankings - or lack of, to be more precise.
Let me start this post with a couple of caveats. First up, whilst I'm very much on record as not being a fan of Google+ (I *may* have called it 'The King's New Clothes of Social Networking' a few times) my opinion about the topic in question is entirely unrelated to this.
I may not be a fan, but I certainly recognise the impressive offering Google have developed in the fight against Facebook. I have a Google Plus profile, I encourage our clients to use it too and I pop on there at least once a week to see what's what.
Secondly, and this one goes without saying I suppose, this post is based on my opinion. But frankly, most of the opposing arguments are also based on opinion. Search all you might ('scuse the pun), there is almost no plausible or credible proof that +1s have any impact on SERPs or search visibility.
Whilst I firmly believe that, I should also point out what I am not saying.
- I'm not saying brands (or webmasters) shouldn't have Google+ profiles. Far from it, as the branded-search coverage alone makes this worthwhile. After all, who doesn't want a little extra Google real estate when people search your brand?
- I'm also not saying that Google doesn't factor 'social signals' in to search rankings. Far from it, as I've long been an advocate of the integration of Search and Social, and can give you plenty of examples of when the two have worked together to give a better result.
- Finally, I'm not saying that you shouldn't keep a close eye on how Google develops Plus or +1s in the algorithm in future.
What I am saying is that you shouldn't let passionate or argumentative SEOs convince you that Google+ should be a key part of your site's strategy. Sadly, this is exactly what I see happening far too much.
As a blogger myself (I'm one of the dreaded 'dad bloggers' in my spare time!) I'm a member of a number of blogging communities, where my fellow bloggers and I can discuss our plans, opinions, tactics and ideas.
Not a week goes by without one of them reporting that they've been told (or they've read) that Google+ needs to be central to their strategy, sometimes even going as so far as to say they shouldn't bother with any other social networks in their social strategy.
Upon further research, very few of these blog posts, slideshares or stories ever actually include any evidence or facts. They're essentially hearsay and opinion painted as fact. Get into an argument with one of these passionate writers and you'll be told things like "Everyone says it, it must be true" and "Prove it doesn't make a difference!"
The second of these comebacks is baffling to me. As somebody saying it doesn't have an impact, surely the impetus isn't on me to provide proof. That would be like asking an Atheist to 'prove' that there isn't a God: can you ever truly prove something doesn't exist? No, you can't.
As a hardy sceptic (and a casual atheist) I take the same view of Google+ as I do to God: prove it to me categorically and I'll take you seriously.
Of course, I wouldn't be any better than them if I didn't provide any proof of my own. And what better proof than Google itself?
The evidence against...
Despite the fact that Google probably benefits massively from this argument (after all, marketers are telling anybody who will listen that they need to use Google+ more, what isn't there to love for Google in that?) it has actually been very open and honest about this.
Just last week at PubCon in Las Vegas, Matt Cutts explained that social signals like Likes, retweets and +1s will have no short-term impact on your search performance. They won't help you rank better, in other words.
While he did say that a long-term haul of these social signals 'could' have an impact on your influence, the fact remains that Cutts clearly stated social signals from Facebook and Twitter would be just as likely to have this affect as +1s.
In other words, Google+ doesn't need to be the central hub of your social strategy.
There have also been a number of third party studies looking into the effects of Google Plus on rankings.
- This one, by Cyrus Shepard on Moz.com, finds a strong correlation between +1s and rankings though, as the author says, it doesn't constitute proof in itself.
- Also, this study reported on Search Engine Land can find no evidence that G+ means better rankings.
Google Plus isn't big enough to use as a ranking signal
And let's face it, in all honesty, how could Google hope to maintain a respectable and competitive search engine if it took data from what is undoubtedly still a very small social network?
Google claims to have almost 250m 'active' users - compared to Facebook's 1bn+ (though how it defines 'active' is clearly very debatable), but even the most anecdotal of evidence will tell you that Google+ is used by only a small proportion of users.
Take my own Facebook friend list for instance. I've spent some time working out how many of my 700+ Facebook friends are also active on Google+. By basic logic alone, you'd assume it must be at least 150 - if not 200.
But how many of them are actually active on Google+? My best estimate said no more than 20, and I'm being quite generous in my definition of active there.
The simple truth is, very few people are using Google+ in any great capacity at the moment, so Google would be utterly bonkers to make data from it anything but the tiniest, inconsequential factor in search rankings.
And if anybody tells you otherwise, ask them for proof. And I mean proper proof - not signed-in, short-term boosts - I mean long-term, available to all ranking changes which will have actual impacts on the average webmaster.
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Great to see the emperor's clothes finally taken off. Great post Henry.
Moz used data to show a scientific correlation (not to be confused with causation) between rankings and +1s. Did Cutts define "short term" in his remarks? All you have is your self-defined "basic logic," "anecdotal evidence" and an opinion on what would be "utterly bonkers." I'm not betting the house on G+ alone, but I'm sure as heck not changing my opinion of it based on this post.
Thanks Tyler, interesting take. To be honest, most people that seem convinced on the benefit of G+ seem pretty hard-line in their views - i.e. they believe it works and don't want to hear anything to the contrary. However, it's not people like that who need to hear this - it's bloggers and small site owners, who are being scared witless by marketers telling them Google+ is the future, and who are panicking that they don't have any G+ followers so are doomed. I don't disagree that G+ may have an effect (as I clearly state above) but what I don't agree on is that it should be the centre of your marketing strategy. Part of, definitely - but not main part.
What are you thoughts about Google Authorship, surely that is a strong enough signal of Google+ 's influence in terms of rankings
"sometimes even going as so far as to say they shouldn't bother with any other social networks in their social strategy. "
Really? I'd argue that those SEOs take a look at their own sources of social traffic and I'll bet Google+ is nowhere near the top. Could Google+ play a role in the algorithm? Sure. I doubt Google has no plans for whatever data they can pull from their own social network, but that doesn't mean it's the end-all-be-all way to success.
Nick - I completely agree. As I say in the piece, I'd definitely advise using G+, and making it part of your wider strategy. But making it the center of your strategy is ludicrous.
Good article Henry and great to see your findings backing up my own observations over the last year or two. GooglePlus is a ghost town, always has been. But there's just no telling the Google fanboys.
Social engagement may not yet be leading a spider revolution on our sites but all signs point towards a future where social channels push greater relevance and expertise in search results. While it's true that there are fervent subjects who stubbornly defend the emperor and his folly at this point, without integrating Google+ into an encompassing content strategy it may soon be he who has the last laugh.
Thanks for the article and the opportunity to chime in.
Take my own Facebook friend list for instance. I've spent some time working out how many of my 700+ Facebook friends are also active on Google+. By basic logic alone, you'd assume it must be at least 150 - if not 200.
But how many of them are actually active on Google+? My best estimate said no more than 20, and I'm being quite generous in my definition of active there.
You have 700 friends? How many do you actually know on a personal basis and talk to, as in move your jaw and noises come out!
If you'd ask how many use Google+ instead of guessing would that not be better? Without the exact figure I get the impression you're are doing your best to pass on your dislike for it.
I use Google+ as my social network. Thankfully I don't get pictures of peoples dinner or silly check ins at McDonald's. Facebook may have more active users but it's the childs social network, Google+ is a little more grown up.
The remarks about it being a ghost town should take a look at who uses it. Virgin use it, a lot as do other huge brands. The BBC use it, Prime Ministers and Presidents use it as do many other well known people and institutions. The Imperial War Museum, The Times, Telegraph to name just a few.
Are you basing the term ghost town on people that use it or 'friends' that follow you? I use it exclusively to blog, instead of the traditional website. Every post is there on Google+, not a headline with a link out, it's all there. I've picked up 70k followers in a few months.
Hi, Henry!
I appreciate the passion that fueled this article. I can actually hear your voice exasperating "+1s are a social signal!!!!!!! GD it!" -- and I like it.
I tend to agree that +1s are only a "could possibly be maybe kinda sorta" unproven signal that probably doesn't have any weight that is more prominent than the kindasorta weight that tweets/like/shares/comments have.
I do, on the other hand, think that it's not to be overlooked that Google does crawl, index, and return Google+ content in SERP results; *and* it returns them with priority, at that.
I just wrote an article about this (Google returning G+ post content in SERPs) that is based 100% on my search experience and observations of G+ over time. More or less, the idea is that I have found myself reading a lot of content in or through Google+ posts lately because Google keeps putting links to G+ content in page one of my SERP results -- not because I (like the larger world) am going to consume content in G+ daily.
As a tangible example, I did 15 searches for competitive search queries, and 12 out of 15 of those queries returned at least one (often more than one) G+ post in the page one results.
Note that this comment is totally not a plea for SEOs to make the +1 the center of their strategy (why would any SEO make a social network the center of their strategy...??). I am suggesting that a Google+ content strategy and G+ circle building might be useful as part of a larger content or social media strategy if ranking on page one is a goal.
Here's a link to the article: http://www.bruceclay.com/blog/2013/10/google-plus-strategy-serps/
Feel free to take it (the link) out if you want (the intention of this post isn't to Spam you with links to my content!)
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Although this discussion can be infuriating; I kind of love having it. I love topics that get people all riled up. Keeps the heart pumping ;)
I think Google+ is where individuals and organisations are themselves.
This makes for a better social environment. Fakebook and Twaddle are very superficial and rehearsed in my experience and I have created a few experiments with social and traditional SEO which show that once you are established social has a mild effect but if you are new and just starting out it sky rockets your presence. Just sayin ;-)
Thanks for so eloquently explaining what I felt intuitively.
The bottom line is that Google is great for search but who actually ever asked it to provide a social media service? I was quite happy with Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and the like. The only invites I get to Google+ are from people I already know.
Apart from anything, I find the GUI is non-intuitive and what looks like brilliant Google Hangouts on the surface have all "hung up" every time I've participated in one - again, very happy with Skype.
And also use Google search daily - stick to what you are good at IMHO
p.s. my aim is to help and add constrictive criticism, not to denigrate (just in case this is being indexed and scanned)
Thanks for all the comments, guys - I'm glad this has created a bit of debate if nothing else!
Scott Valentine - I completely agree. I'm a massive proponent of the merging of social and SEO, and I tell all our clients to make sure their search strategies incorporate as much social as possible, including Google+ (when relevant)
Chris - Re those brands you mention - first up, all of them are equally using Twitter and Facebook, so they're not putting Google+ at the center of their strategy. Secondly, Google have made huge efforts to court big brands, because they know their involvement gives them credibility. That doesn't make it successful...
Take Virgin America as an example. They post exactly the same thing to Facebook as they do to Google+. Compare the last 3 posts - the "kid in a homemade plane costume" post got 1,077 likes on FB, 98 +1's on Google+. It carries on like that - they may have over 1,000,000 followers, but the engagement levels are miniscule.
Chelsea Adams - you make a great point, and I agree completely that Google is favouring Google+ content in SERPs. Heck, if people were telling bloggers to move their blog posts whole-sale to Google+, I'd be tempted to agree! But the idea that it will help their own SITE rank better is still unproven.
Great piece and well written Henry. Only thing is that I feel you are speculating about how the search algorithm works. While I am not arguing for or against, I am just pointing that out - and for the same reason, while I agree there may not be a huge amount of benefit in giving Google+ a central role to your SEO strategy, there is no harm in including it, as it really doesn't take too much time to do so. As with all things SEO, I would recommend a pragmatic approach.
Great article, really interesting to read. It's so hard to know what to believe when it comes to Google+ affecting rankings but i make sure i dabble in it weekly, just in case! But i definitely wouldn't disregard the other social networks in place of Google+, it's clear from what you've said Henry that they are all equally taken into consideration.
Very helpful article. Not just Google+, but there has always been a cloud over facebook shares, twitter retweets and so on. It was good to have a different view of information.
Hmm.. Well I can see Gif animated post getting more attraction in Google+. As, myself spend most of the time giving +1's to animated Gif rather than normal post's. May be that's the reason its getting less engagement in Google + compared to Facebook. Must try something different with Google Plus..
Thanks for all the feedback, guys - I knew this would be a contentious issue, but I'm glad to see lots of you have found it helpful too.
Valuable post, thanks! I especially like the mindframe. Treat it as one component of your strategy, not THE solution.
Thanks Ashley! As I've said a few times, I don't argue that it shouldn't be a PART of your strategy - far from it, as I know several brands that are going great guns on Google+. But the idea that it will have a big impact on your SEO is a sad fallacy.
How about the impact on Google+ Local pages? More +1 = higher on search rankings = more visibility in search results / on Google Maps.
Hey Ben - that's a great point, and one I heartily agree with. On a micro scale, Google+ clearly has an effect on some aspects of visibility. But for overall SEO? I still say it has very little.
Criticising Google+ for not helping rankings is like criticising a kettle for not making toast.
Why should +1s help web rankings? They are easy to manipulate. In my view, Google would be crazy to just rank sites based on a number of clicks on a +1 button. That would be like counting a number of backlinks and calling it popularity. Gaining +1s, and even gaining reviews, is simple - you just pay an SEO farm in India and have armies of people trying to manipulate your popularity.
The major factor that Henry misses in this argument is that Google+ offers a whole new layer for Google - one of identity. It is able to take an aggregation of behaviour across +1 activity and work out whether it's valid. Who is voting things up? Are those people influential and popular? Are they real people? What affects rankings these days relies on so many nuances, and of course a ranking for one user is not the same as for another, depending on their own history, location and connections.


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Dr. Melissa Askren-Edgehouse
Teaching Area(s): Education
Title: Assistant Professor of Education
Courses Taught: Educational Leadership
Perfect Fit
I think I indicated that I wanted to be a teacher when I completed my first All-About-Me book in second grade. My mom was a second grade teacher for 35 years before she retired, and my dad was a teacher, principal and director of student services before he passed away. I cherished our family time together each evening, weekend and summer, and since my parents both adored their jobs, it seemed like the perfect fit for me.
Professional Accomplishments
In 2008, I was elected vice-president of OhioASCD, the state affiliate of ASCD International. During this four-year term, I also served as president-elect, president and past-president of an organization that serves about 800 school leaders across the state. Now that I'm in the last phase of this experience, I'm grateful for the opportunities ASCD has given me.
Facilitator to Student Growth
I used to be much more involved in actually instructing students via PowerPoint, large group discussion, etc. However, because I often teach technology, I've learned that most students retain what they learn much better if they actually teach themselves, so I more readily identify myself as a facilitator to student growth.
Creating New Programs
Over the past few years, I've worked with Dr. Gannon and Dr. Capel in creating our new Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. Writing a cutting-edge, innovative and relevant curriculum for future school leaders was so much fun! We really enjoyed the process (even though it was pretty rigorous), and we're so pleased that the program is up and running now.
The people are absolutely my favorite part of my job. Mount Union seems to attract students who not only work hard, but who are also fun to be around and teach. I also really like my colleagues. I'm so fortunate to work with individuals who always make me smile!
Cozy Space
I love my office in Chapman. It's huge, has lots of natural light and is away from faculty and right in the line of students heading to and from class on the second floor. It's perfect for meeting students. I just need to add more décor to the walls to make it cozier!
Personal Touch
What we (Mount Union) so often feature are faculty members who have the time—and the drive—to get to know students on a personal level. They can subsequently offer them an education that dovetails with their interests, passions and professional goals, all the while challenging their worldview.
Research Interests
Women in education, leadership and organizational change, high quality professional development, educational technology, teacher evaluation, data and testing
B.A., Elementary Education, Mount Union College
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Ashland University
Ed.D., Educational Administration and Leadership Studies, Bowling Green State University
I love my office in Chapman. It's huge, has lots of natural light and is away from faculty and right in the line of students heading to and from class on the second floor. It's perfect for meeting students.
- If You Could Teach Another Class
- I'd love to teach culinary arts, but since Mount Union doesn't offer any sort of food programs, I suppose the next best thing would be a themed course related to food, writing, sustainability and why some people hate their friends who always take pictures of their food at restaurants.
- Favorite Quote or Motto
- I've always taught by the motto, "Teaching is all about trickery." I really believe you need to trick students into learning—that's when they're the most successful and truly enjoy what they're learning!
- Surprising Fact About Yourself
- I love indie rock. I'm fairly fluent in the latest bands and trends. My husband and I still manage to get to concerts from time to time, especially for bands we really love.
- If You Weren't a Professor
- I'd love to work for AAA, Fodor's or Michelin and be a critic. Going out to eat and then writing about my experiences, or staying in hotels and rating their performance would be so much fun for me. I'm constantly analyzing the cleanliness of sink drains and salad forks, and I love trying to deconstruct and rate food.
- Places to Visit or Things to Do
- A whirlwind trip through Europe—London, Budapest, Paris, Lisbon, Madrid, Florence—would be wonderful for the art (my husband's a buff) and the food.
- Favorite Movie
- Pulp Fiction is my all-time go-to answer, but in recent years I've grown to truly appreciate Jonathan Demme's Rachel Getting Married.
- Favorite Book
- I adore Lucky Peach, a foodie quarterly edited by Anthony Bourdain and David Chang.
- Hobbies and Interests
- Aside from spending time with my family and friends, I really like to run, cook and shop for both food and fashion.


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AutoCodesOBDII Code ListP0345 2005 INFINITI G35
P0345 2005 INFINITI G35 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Bank 2
Possible causes
- Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor
- Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
- Camshaft Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty starter motor
- Starting system circuit
- Dead (Weak) battery
Tech notes
Sometimes and in some models, low battery voltage or a weak starter can trigger a Camshaft Position Sensor code.
When is the code detected?
The camshaft position sensor signal is not detected by the Engine Control Module(ECM) during the first few seconds of engine cranking
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Lack/Loss of Power
- Engine Stall
P0345 2005 INFINITI G35 Description
When the engine is running, the high and low parts of the teeth cause the gap with the sensor to change. The changing gap causes the magnetic field near the sensor to change. The change in the magnetic field cause the voltage from the sensor to change.
When the crankshaft position sensor (POS) system becomes inoperative, the camshaft position sensor provides various controls of engine parts instead, utilizing timing of cylinder identification signals.
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BiologyDugongs are usually seen as solitary individuals or in a group of two, although larger groups of several hundred individuals have often been recorded. The most stable and long-lasting groups appear to be mothers and calf pairs; calves suckle from their mothers for approximately 18 months (8). Dugongs can be extremely long-lived, reaching ages of 70 years or more (3). Both dugongs and manatees (Trichechus spp.) have a low metabolic rate allowing them to exist on a herbivorous diet, and consequently they usually move relatively slowly. They have pectoral mammary glands reminiscent of human breasts. These features may have caused sailors to liken them to mermaids or sirens; hence the order name of 'Sirenia' (5). Although most seagrass beds upon which dugongs feed occur at depths of 1 - 5m (4), they are known to feed at depths of up to 33 m (9). Using their flexible upper lip to rip out the whole plant, dugongs leave characteristic furrows known as 'feeding trails' on the sea floor (3). Dugongs are more closely related to elephants than the cows after which they are named, and have a particularly long large intestine to aid digestion (8).


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Winter artisans' market wants you
For those lamenting the end of the farmer's market season, do not despair. The North Country Artisans' Market (NCAM) is picking up where the Northeast Washington and Colville Farmers' Markets left off. Vendors, merchants and artisans will be plying their wares inside the November Coalition at 282 West Astor Avenue, Colville every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 21. Though last Wednesday's market was relatively small, event organizer Sonia Christen says the event is still new and will hopefully grown as word spreads. "Right now, we have a minimum of 12 vendors signed up to be here any Wednesday," says Christen. "We would appreciate more though. Artists, crafters, produce, bakers, massage, farmers, you name it. We are trying to build on it." Booth space is $5, plus 10 percent of sales. The money goes toward the expense of maintaining and operating the building during the winter months. For more information about renting a space, call Christen at 675-2085 or Draney at 675-0084.*To read the complete story, see the 11-2-2011 edition of the S-E.


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ARLINGTON, Va. — The eternal flame at the gravesite of former President John F. Kennedy is undergoing repairs at Arlington National Cemetery.
Before the repairs began, workers used a torch Monday to carry the flame and pass it to a temporary burner that will be visible to tourists at the site while work is underway.
Cemetery officials say the work will take about three weeks and should be completed by late May, when the flame will be passed back to the original site.
A temporary flame was used from the time of Kennedy's November 1963 funeral until the permanent flame was established in 1967. Officials said repairs are needed after more than four decades of use and will include new gas lines and more efficient burners.
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As our older parents age it is harder for them to deal with the financial details of their lives. With the complicated financial products out there and the low-interest rate environment it becomes very difficult for them to make sound financial decisions. In addition, dealing with one's own mortality can prevent parents from focusing on their estate plan. As many know, if they fail to have a will, trust or overall estate plan, the state will decide who gets their wealth via the laws of intestate succession.
The situation becomes even more acute in those many cases where there are second and sometimes third or more marriages. Most of these couples do not appreciate the problems that can occur for the surviving family members. A Russian Roulette situation can arise for the families depending on who dies first. Planning and careful drafting is almost certainly necessary in these situations to avoid family warfare and large and usually inevitable litigation costs. Couple this with the emotional toll that these situations engender, you can readily see why estate planning is so vital. (For more on the estate planning process readers should explore Estate Planning Mistakes: 5 Not So Easy Pieces)
The point here is that children need to help their parents in getting their financial and estate plan in order. However, they must tread very carefully to avoid having their parents think they are acting in a self-serving way. Additionally, children should carefully deal with and tell their siblings of such involvement to avoid any later challenges of overreaching, duress, fraud and undue influence.
So how does one talk with their elder parents about these important issues? To get some ideas about how to approach parents on these vital issues please read my article entitled Estate Planning for Elderly Parents: Discussing Finances and Estate Planning with Your Aging Parents
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Kingdom of Goose
Slovensky Grob village will change into a Kingdom of Goose once again on Saturday 1st of September. You will find there not only tasty traditionally roasted geese but also Farm Fest markets, Days of Open Restaurants, rich cultural and musical programme, contemporary style inn and much more.Programme:13:00 Vajnory folk association presenting traditions and the culture of Vajnory14:00 Opening ceremony with the coronation of the King of Goose and the attack on the Kingdom of Goose15:00 Folk dance group Čečinka16:15 Elá Hop – entertainment for children17:30 Puppet show ( not on the main stage)17:45 MEDD band19:00 Malalata Balkan beats21:00 FunkiezHosts: Richard Vrablec and Ivan Binďo BindasWhat you can not missFarm Fest markets with up to 20 different vendors offering you the best of our region.18th annual Open Days of goose restaurants will offer you a tasting menu for a discounted price of only 8€, which you will be able to enjoy in all 7 restaurants grouped under the Goose Guild after purchasing an entry ticket for 2€. You can purchase the tickets here: www.ticketportal.skCoronation of the King of Goose, festive parade and the attack on the Kingdom of Goose. Visitors will also get to enjoy a medieval tavern offering local beers and a truly unusual service for the whole day.
Viva Musica! festival
Viva Musica! Festival was firstly introduced in 2005 and had an ambition to establish a summer festival with high-level experience for all fans of a non-traditional music style. Viva Musica! Festival offers the best of classical music in an attractive way - at untraditional places, situations and is available free of charge for everyone. From June to August the festival features classical music performed by elite national and international artists.
Exhibition: "Retro motorcycles on Bratislava castle!"
On the occasion of Czechoslovakia's 100-Year Anniversary we prepared for you in cooperation with National Council of Slovak Republic, Association of collectors of historical vehicles and the mayor of Bratislava exhibition of small motorcycles in Gallery of Bratislava castle. You will see 30+ motorcycles of postwar czechoslovak brands JAWA and STADION enlarged about the unique export pieces Stadion S11, Stadion S22, Stadion S23, Jawetta and Mustang. The JAWA legendary pioneers, accompanied by copies of retro posters, won´t be missed.
Vintages in towns and cities of Bratislava Region are traditional events focused on the grape picking season. Allegorical march launches the event accompanied by singing and live music of the local folklore groups. Not only a rich cultural program but also many activities, local band performances and competitions focused on the wine growing themes are part of the event.


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Check out reviews left by other students or leave your own review. You could win a free scholarship.Add your Review
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 of 3
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students
Go somewhere else...somewhere that will actually accept you.
In three sentences
Terrible. They claim to accept you for who you are but this is a lie. They only accept you if you are who they want you to be.
Addi from Columbia, MO
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Categories Comments Campus Safety
Not only are incoming freshman instructed as to safety procedures and how to defend themselves in case of unwanted intruders, but hand scan systems are in the dorms so only residents and their guests (of the same gender) may be admitted.
Greek Life
Dorms are wonderful, but there is absolutely no drugs, porn, premarital sex, smoking, or alcohol. Students who engage in these activities will be expelled after being warned.
Clubs and Activities
Harvesters is the missions organization on campus; Youth Taking Charge is for those wanting more testimonies and worship. Worship (Chapel) bands include musicians. Sports include men's and women's basketball, men's soccer, women's volleyball, and intramural ultimate frizbee, flag football, and volleyball.
Great for these types of students
Everyone willing to follow the rules at CCCB should consider the school; however, the school rules include no alcohol, smoking/tobacco/drug use, or pornography of any sort. Any student wanting to be a full-time Christian worker should consider CCCB. However, those simply wanting a closer walk with Jesus, or more training at being a successful elder or deacon would do very well! Christian musicians may participate in Chapel bands.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Every spring, seniors are selected to give a chapel sermon. Then, students get to vote on the class orator. Also, every spring break some students apply to go on Outreach Trips (mission trips) during spring break. Leading up to these there are fundraisers (talent shows, dance competitions, etc.) which can get hilarious, especially when professors are involved!
Bang for the buck
CCCB is tuition free! Room and board, as well as semester fees, are still in effect, but the price is very reasonable. However, their degree offerings and accreditation are limited. Thankfully, they are beginning the process to apply for regional accreditation. Money cannot buy the care the professors have for the students and one-on-one time they give!
What to do for fun
For those serious about Christian community, a prayer group meets at 9:09 school day evenings. CCCB is a small school and friendships grow close; spending time playing video games or watching movies is common. Exercising, walking, or going to the YMCA is also popular. Moberly is a small town but does have Wal-Mart and a few fun thrift shops and fun places to eat such as Chen's Bistro. Students often drive 30 miles south to Columbia to hang out downtown.
Food and Dining
Students can get jobs working in the kitchen. The food, while cafeteria food, is great for a cafeteria and includes cereal and a salad bar. Request certain foods to the head cook and she will seriously consider your suggestion.
Dorm Life
Dorm life is probably the best part about CCCB! You can choose a single, double, or triple occupancy. Resident assistants are available any time of the day or night to give advice or a listening ear. If you need help, simply ask. People are very friendly and welcoming.
Academic Rigor
The preaching program is excellent! However, as for general education credits, it really depends upon which professor you get as to academic rigor. Greek, Hebrew, and the Honors program are very challenging and deserve a five-star.
Tips for prospective students
Don't be shy! Live on campus and get to know your resident assistants; you won't want to miss the family atmosphere and crazily wonderful people who love Jesus. Get involved in ministries that you are interested in right away--CCCB has ministries to the homeless, Chinese families, missionaries, youth programs, and much more.
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The professors sincerely care about their students' spiritual growth and do everything possible to help them succeed. Friendships abound; after only three semesters I feel like family. Something special is happening at CCCB--God is working.
Jacob from Moberly, MO
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This college is great whether you are introverted or extroverted. Everyone accepts you for who you are but they will try and help with the problems that you may have and are struggling with.
Tips for prospective students
Study hard from the very start. If you do so you learn a lot more from the professors. They know there stuff, we should also. Make friends, because this is all this campus is about. Have a great time with everyone and don't be afraid to engage someone
Bang for the buck
With being a FREE tuition college it is a very good value. There are other fees to pay but over all not even close to being as expensive as other colleges and universities. All the staff is very nice and gentle with your questions.
Am enjoying being here
The experience here is very nice and extremely homely. I enjoy the smaller crowds and number of students. This lower number allows for more community on campus and tighter relationships. I am an off-campus student and still feel welcome everywhere on campus with everyone. It is a smaller city and this is nice for me with the small town feel.
Am learning a lot
The class load is sometimes difficult and long but we do learn a lot from our studies. Our professors are very educated and well versed in the areas they cover. Along with the academic skills and learning, we are learning skills for life. One large impetus on campus is community and treating others with respect regardless of how you feel about them. We learn skills of how to help ourselves become better humans and those around us who may be struggling.


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Increased corn plantings in 2007 have taken a bite out of cotton acreage, and the available supply of whole fuzzy cottonseed for dairy cows.
When USDA released its first assessment of U.S. and world crop supply and demand prospects in May, it projected cotton production to reach 18.8 million bales, 13 percent below last year.
While the planted cotton acreage is down 20 percent from last season, the proportion of acres harvested is likely to rise due to favorable soil moisture conditions in the Southwest, the report says. Meanwhile, the 2007-08 corn crop is projected to reach 12.5 billion bushels, up 18 percent from last year.
According to Tom Wedegaertner, director, cottonseed research and marketing, Cotton Incorporated, a number of interests — including dairy producers, cottonseed oil suppliers and, increasingly, biodiesel manufacturers — are competing for cottonseed, causing prices to rise.
"Interestingly, higher prices have not diminished top dairy nutritionists' appetite for cottonseed," he says, noting the feed's unique combination of effective fiber, protein and energy.
Michelle Wieghart, nutrition and herd services manager for Countryside Cooperative in Durand, Wis., is a self-described "big fan" of cottonseed. Wieghart believes that even when cottonseed prices are elevated, it's counter-productive to wholly remove the ingredient from dairy rations.
"Cottonseed serves so many purposes," Wieghart says. "It's got high protein, energy and excellent effective fiber.
"You hear the Western nutritionists talk about it all the time. Regardless of herd size, some cottonseed ration inclusion makes great sense. Producers may have to pay more on a feed-cost-per-ton basis, but if milk flow is the goal, cottonseed gets you there."
Countryside Cooperative services about 200 herds, many of those using cottonseed. "Several of our producers are taking a semi-load at a time, but the co-op will deliver 4 tons or so to the farm."
For today's dairies that have expanded but haven't purchased extra land base, cottonseed can bridge the forage gap, she adds.
"Cottonseed functions like a super high-powered alfalfa while offering great oilseed energy value on top of it. I love it."
Paul Chandler, retired nutritionist and regular Dairyline radio contributor, says removing a proven component like cottonseed from the ration can prove risky.
"A good gambler just does not want to take those chances," he says. "Even though there might be opportunities to replace cottonseed with cheaper feeds, a producer would not want to take a new feeding route that presents such uncertainty.
"One of the greatest mistakes a dairy producer makes is reacting emotionally to the market," he continues. "You've got to keep the milk flow up on a daily basis. The worst thing you can do is induce what I call a crash," he says. "It might take you a year to recover from that."
Typical rations include up to 15 percent cottonseed on a dry matter basis. For more information on cottonseed, including reports on market conditions, feeding information and a list of suppliers, visit www.cottoninc.com.